Description: 30++ Black Goji Berry Seeds (Lycium ruthenicum) Himalayan Black Wolfberry. Germination Texted Re-tested our seeds after negative feedback left (planted the whole pack) 99% sprouted easily with no issue, see 2nd and 3rd photos as of 07/2023, LAST Test was 10/2024 again 99% sprouted. Gardeners will be pleased to know this exciting berry is highly prolific and easy to grow! Plants thrive in zones 5-10. It grows as a shrub reaching 4-6 feet in height, and the plants are self-fertile. The fruit ripens from summer through early fall. Goji, goji berry, or wolfberry is the fruit of either Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense, two closely related species of boxthorn in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. L. barbarum and L. chinense fruits are similar but can be distinguished by differences in taste and sugar content. This specie is native to Asia and has been long used in traditional Asian cuisine. The fruit has also been an ingredient in traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese medicine since at least the 3rd century AD. In pharmacopeias, the fruit of the plant is called by the Latin name lycii fructus and the leaves are called herba lycii. Since about 2000, goji berry and derived products have become common in developed countries as health foods or alternative medicine remedies, extending from exaggerated and unproven claims about their health benefits. Considered a superfood thanks to its unique nutritional value and content (it has a great number of vitamins), black goji also is said to share numerous health benefits. These berries are used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine. Best is to sow black goji berries in spring in warm soil, usually a greenhouse or room that has a constant temperature set between 70 and 60°C (20 to 25°C). Sow the black goji berry seeds in nursery pots or in a tray. A finely sieved sowing soil mix is best. Place your seeds in a miniature greenhouse. On average, germination occurs after 4 to 6 weeks. Black goji is an extremely hardy shrub (down to nearly -15°F or -25°C). It resists drought well, and you can grow it outdoors even in high altitudes: over 12,500 feet or 3 700 m! Note that its deciduous leafage falls off during the winter season. This thorny, self-fertilizing shrub does best with full sun exposure, though it will still do well in part shade.Though it can usually cope with any type of soil (at least as long as there’s drainage, what suits it most is chalky soil with alkaline pH levels.FREE shipping, NO Tracking. If you require tracking number, please be advised that USPS first class fees/charges $4.94 to provide a tracking number. Please include tracking postal service fee at check or feel free to contact us for any inquiries. Please assure your address is correct. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR SEEDS within 10 days, please send us a message. *PLANT USES DISCLAIMER* Any information in this listing is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use the information provided here for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing any medication or other treatment. *SEEDS DISCLAIMER* Most specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate. Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times, it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or soil/water/lighting.
Price: 3.74 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-25T02:41:01.000Z
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Climate: Cold, Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate
Planting Time: 3 Weeks
Common Name: Black Goji Berry
Color: Black
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Clumping
Soil Type: Loam, Peat
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Type: Fruit Seeds
Watering: Medium
Life Cycle: Perennial
Unit Type: Unit
Genus: Lycium
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Features: Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering, Self-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 30+
Species: ruthenicum